Description
Running a 22LR conversion bolt in a centerfire barrel gets the job done, but a barrel cut specifically for rimfire is a different animal. This CMMG sub-assembly is the foundation for a true dedicated 22LR upper, giving you tighter chamber tolerances and a bore designed around the .22 round instead of forcing it through a .223 barrel. The M4 profile duplicates the look and balance of a standard carbine, so training and plinking feel like the real thing.
What Makes This 22LR Barrel Sub-Assembly Different
The blank starts as 4140 chrome moly steel, then gets a salt bath nitride treatment inside and out. That finish fights corrosion, cuts down on cleaning headaches, and stands up to the high round counts a rimfire plinker tends to rack up. The 1:16 twist is dialed in for stabilizing standard 22LR loads, and the 16.1" length keeps the overall build compact and lively in the hand. It comes threaded 1/2-28 at the muzzle with a .750" carbine-length gas journal, so it plays nice with the muzzle devices and low-profile gas blocks already in your parts bin.
Building Around the CMMG M4 Rimfire Barrel
This is a barrel sub-assembly, not a drop-in complete upper, so plan on adding a stripped upper receiver, handguard, a CMMG 22LR bolt group, a compatible magazine, and your muzzle device of choice to finish the build. The payoff is a rifle that shoots for pennies compared to 5.56 while keeping the same manual of arms as your duty or range gun. For accuracy, shooters tend to report best results with quality copper-plated ammo like CCI Mini-Mag rather than bargain-bin bulk, and the tighter rimfire chamber rewards you with noticeably better groups over a conversion setup. Whether you're teaching a new shooter, burning through a brick on a Saturday, or just want cheap trigger time, this is the honest starting point for a rimfire AR that earns its keep.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CMMG
- Manufacturer Part Number: 22D7C0A
- UPC: 815835014722
- Caliber: 22 LR
- Barrel Length: 16.1 inches
- Barrel Profile: M4
- Barrel Material: 4140 Chrome Moly Steel
- Finish: Salt Bath Nitride (inside and out)
- Twist Rate: 1:16
- Muzzle Thread: 1/2-28
- Gas Journal Diameter: .750" Carbine Length
- Chamber: 22LR Sporting
- Platform: AR-15
- Shipping Weight: 2.045 lbs
What’s Included
- 16.1" M4 profile 22LR barrel sub-assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this CMMG 22LR barrel a complete upper or just the barrel?
This is a barrel sub-assembly only, meaning you're getting the barrel to build around. To finish a working dedicated 22LR upper you'll still need a stripped upper receiver, a handguard, a CMMG 22LR bolt group, a magazine, and a muzzle device. It's meant for builders putting together a custom rimfire upper from parts.
Why choose a dedicated barrel over a drop-in 22LR conversion kit?
A dedicated rimfire barrel has a chamber and bore cut specifically for 22LR instead of routing the round through a centerfire .223 barrel. That tighter fit generally delivers noticeably better accuracy, and it keeps dirty rimfire fouling out of your dedicated centerfire barrel. For a rifle you plan to shoot a lot, the dedicated route tends to be the more satisfying setup.
What ammo works best in the CMMG 22LR M4 barrel?
The 1:16 twist is built to stabilize standard 22LR loads, and quality copper-plated ammo like CCI Mini-Mag is a common favorite for reliable cycling and tighter groups. Cheap waxy bulk ammo can run dirtier and less consistently. Sticking with decent plated rounds will get you the best performance out of this barrel.
Will this barrel work with standard AR-15 gas blocks and muzzle devices?
Yes. It uses a .750" carbine-length gas journal, so standard low-profile gas blocks fit right on, and the muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 for common 22LR and AR-15 muzzle devices. You should be able to use parts you already have on hand for most builds.




Reviews
There are no reviews yet.